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Simeon Ashbow, Private of Marines

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Simeon Ashbow. According to an article from Narragansett Dawn, Reverend Samuel Ashpo Ashbow (1718-1795), son of Ashobapow and a pupil at the Mohegan school, and his wife Hannah Cutchegan or Catjagon (1716-1801) had four sons who fought in the Revolutionary … Continue reading →

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Abel Gore, Master’s Mate

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Abel Gore. Abel Gore born 12 November 1749 in Norwich, CT is likely the Able Gore listed in the account book of the Confederacy. His location in the list and experience indicates he served as Master’s Mate. Abel Gore was … Continue reading →

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Nathaniel Richards, Lieutenant of Marines, Purser

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Nathaniel Richards. According to his pension application #S-35624, Nathaniel Richards was born in New London in 1756. His parents were Elizabeth Harris (1727-1793) and Guy Richards (1722-1782), a merchant of New London, although one source indicates Nathaniel was a native … Continue reading →

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Rufus Ballard, Private of Marines

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Rufus Ballard. Rufus Ballard may be the declarent in pension application #W-26657 for his sister Ruth Ballard Johnstone, widow of John Johnston who was sergeant of Marines under Captain Saltonstall on the Warren. If so, he was born about 1768 … Continue reading →

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Charles Brooks, Seaman

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Joe

Charles Brooks. On 26 July 1792, the federal government settled the payroll claims of Charles Brooks related to his service as Seaman on the Confederacy dated 14 April 1781 for $59.46. Two men with this name appear on the prisoner … Continue reading →

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